Energy and Sustainability Manager
In this role you will be responsible for developing, implementing, managing and monitoring the Force’s Environmental Sustainability Strategy. Measuring progress against key objectives and targets relating to the successful delivery of the strategy and associated policies and plans.
You will assist the Head of Facilities in the delivery of the Force’s strategic direction on environmental sustainability, ensuring it aligns with the forces wider plans and objectives. You will be responsible for all matters relating to energy resource, waste, water, biodiversity, and sustainable environment and provide support to all areas of the organisation so that they can contribute to the plans. You will also promote staff awareness on the importance of their contribution to achieving improvements in energy use and sustainability performance for the force.
The successful candidate will have a Degree in Energy and Sustainability Management or equivalent training, experience and qualification in energy management competencies and have membership of a relevant professional body or organisation. Sound in-depth knowledge of legislation and regulation relating to environmental management and sustainability with the ability to identify long-term sustainability objectives, and develop appropriate policies, strategies and programmes to deliver these. Evidence of delivering innovation and engaging positively with continuous change and improvement is required together with experience of purchasing, managing and influencing the consumption of energy and utility services.
Strong analytical skills are required in order to be able to manage and manipulate performance data, utilising it to drive future improvement. You will be competent in your IT skills and familiar with the use of Microsoft Office suite including the creation and management of Excel spreadsheets. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, are required with the ability to identify the most appropriate form of communication in any given situation. You will be adept at building positive, influential and strong relationships with a diverse range of internal and external parties. A full driving licence is required and to be prepared to travel across Thames Valley when required. Working hours and level of flexibility will be discussed at interview.
As part of the Thames Valley Police family you will enjoy a fantastic range of benefits including 22-30 days annual leave per annum pro-rata for part time (plus Bank Holidays), flexible working conditions, a wide range of lifestyle discounts, career development opportunities and have the option to join a local government pension scheme. To view a full list of our benefits, please click the below link.
If you have any queries please contact the Recruitment Team at RecruitmentPoliceStaff@thamesvalley.police.uk quoting reference 18659. We will endeavour to respond to your query as quickly as possible.
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The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 30th January 2022.
At Thames Valley Police (TVP) we work together to protect our communities. Whether as an officer, staff member or volunteer, you will make a difference and play an important role in helping achieve our mission. As you take on a role with pride and confidence, you will be supported, developed and valued, ensuring you can be at your best in the service of our communities. Learn more About Us.
Working Smart. You will be joining an organisation that strives to improve every day. In the post-pandemic era this means changing the way we work and deliver our services, which brings a number of benefits including a more flexible and capable workforce.
Supporting You. Your wellbeing and safety is at the heart of all we do. Whilst you are doing the work that matters, we’ll be supporting you via a wide range of Wellbeing services, partnerships and initiatives. We have a number of active staff support networks and buddy schemes which you will have access to and can be involved with. We also offer a comprehensive range of benefits and discount schemes, some provided directly by the organisation and others via partnerships including Blue Light card. Learn more about how we will be Supporting You.
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Vetting. All posts require a level of Police Vetting as per the National Vetting Code of Practice. The residency requirement is necessary to enable all applicants to be checked in an equitable manner. Thames Valley Police will allow applicants to apply who do not necessarily reach the criteria as long as they have proven UK residency and supporting evidence where necessary. Applications will be considered on a case by case basis.
This opportunity is closed to applications.